2006-08-10 07:32:02 · 6 answers · asked by fredcabrera2003 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
As a tractor trailer driver, cars pulled behind campers scare the crap out of me. Here's the deal on this as I see it. The Department of Transportation (DOT), the ones that pull us over on the highway has certain regulations regarding just about everything on the public highways. If something is incorrectly hooked up, you may end up with a high-dollar fine, (For instance, a person at the company I work for recently had chains incorrectly hooked up from the front trailer to the rear trailer of a set of doubles, and got a $1500 fine). So, from this standpoint, your best bet would be to contact your local or state DOT office for information regarding this. Depending on your type of camper and type of car, and hitch type, everything changes. Personally, if you have a front wheel drive car, which most cars are, I'd tow it on a dolly if I could, this would reduce the likelihood of seperation from the camper, and thus save you a costly accident charge. You may be able to find out info on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations website, you'll have to search the net for it, I've forgot the website.
2006-08-11 05:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by I Lost My Mind Truckin' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most any type of vehicle can be towed behind a Camper,,if you have the right tow bar,or dolly,,,,as long as you disconnect the drive shaft first on the car being towed(on some cars) this will prevent damage to the transmision.
Go to a hitch rental outfit and they will advise you.
2006-08-10 07:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by Thunder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhaul has a tow dolly and a tow trailer, im not sure if they still have them but they used to have the tow bars as well... before they rent either type to you they are required to check the tow vehicle to see if it is capable of a safe tow.. ... that and you can check your owners manual for your campers tow capacity.... if your looking for the legality of the tow i would check with your local state trooper office.
2006-08-10 09:26:20 · answer #3 · answered by monie99701 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your owners manual. It should tell you what will and will not cause drive train damage.
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind, when deciding what to flat tow.
2wd w/ auto trans are the most expensive to set up. (sometimes they can't be done)
Most vehicles with transfer cases - the easiest.
2006-08-12 14:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by extremehitch@verizon.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Camping world can answer all questions and sell you what you need.
2006-08-10 08:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to uhaul they will set you up with what you need
2006-08-10 07:38:22 · answer #6 · answered by need paint 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋